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Introduction to Romanticism — Quiz

Question 9 • English Language Arts 12

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood , They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude ; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. Which statement best describes the lines that are underlined in this excerpt?

Answer
A
Both lines contain alliteration, which creates a cheerful tone.
B
Both lines contain alliteration, which draws attention to the speaker’s feelings.
C
The lines use rhyme to show the speaker’s feelings of isolation.
D
The lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory.
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